Private School Special Education ParaEducator

January 12, 2026

Vacancy Notice

Para Educator

Special Education – Private School Resource Room

Northwest Christian School and/or St. Thomas More (Monday – Friday/Continuing)

6 hours per day / 8:30PM-3:00PM

The Private School Para educator (Special Education) provides support and assistance in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students receiving special education services in our partnering private schools. The duties of the position may vary based upon specific assignment. Assignment includes travel between private schools. Assignment may also change at any time based upon administration or teacher reevaluation of student or program need.

Additional background screening and/or training may be required by partnering Faith-Based private schools.

• Travel between assigned locations.
• Support teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with various duties related to the instruction of students such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparation.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Follow district, partnering school and local governing agency policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Understand and utilize the behavior management plans of the classrooms, building and programs being supported.
• Provide any information requested by teachers/administrators for development of the IEP.
• Assist in preparation of materials that are designated as needed in the lesson plan.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention while following a student’s individual behavior plan or ERP (Emergency Response Plan) as written by IEP team.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education teacher, private school teachers and other staff.
• Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding questions, concerns or comments related to students’ academic and social progress.
• Communicate with Special Education teacher regarding questions about support and/or instructional plans for students.
• Learn and apply approaches/strategies to use when working with students in an instructional setting.
• Demonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needs.
• Encourage and model expected behavior.
• Fade supports to individual students, as directed by teacher(s). Document fading of supports per student’s IEP, as directed by teacher(s).
• May assist in collection of data on student mastery of behavior goals/objectives using criteria/checklist developed by special educator.
• Build and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all students.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.
• Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis.
• Participate in training courses in order to enhance skills, including the required fundamental course of study.
• Perform basic computer skills such as word processing and email.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.
• Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Perform other duties as directed by the building principal.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

Para educators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law.

• Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; OR
• Completed and passed the ETS Para Pro Praxis Assessment (qualifying score of at…